Honour for Captain Tom

Last updated : 16 November 2006 By SpursMAD

Tom Huddlestone reflected on how he used Ledley King's example, as he skippered the England Under 21's to victory in Alkmaar on Tuesday night.

The Spurs midfielder said: "Obviously normal captain Nigel Reo-Coker pulling out the squad with injury was a massive bonus for myself personally."

"The day before the game Sammy Lee called my hotel room to make sure I wouldn't have a problem with being captain. It was a nice feeling when he told me.

"To be first out the changing room as captain was a thrill, especially with getting the win."

"I tried to just play my own game and I was similar to Ledley in my captaincy. Not the most vocal on the pitch."

Source: TottenhamHotspur.com